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University of Miami Project Manager, Research Support in Miami, Florida
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The department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Project Manager, Research Support to work at UHealth. The Project Manager, Research Support will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Stroke division’s research activities and sponsored programs. This position requires expertise in multicenter project management with a commitment to continual improvement in the process. The Project Manager will perform their duties for a large portfolio of federal and industry-funded studies, including the Florida Regional Coordinating Center for the Stroke Net Trials. Duties include overseeing pre and post-award matters, administrative review of new proposals, working with the satellite and clinical participating sites to ensure rapid implementation of regulatory reliance and protocol trial agreements, helping develop local budgets, submitting the necessary documentation to institutional regulatory bodies, and creating financial reports. Knowledge of University systems, as well as Sponsor systems and portals. Maintains effective communications and relationships with the department's research support team, faculty, and sponsors.
Oversight of research portfolio, pre-award submissions and post award management, ensuring that scope, budget, effort, and quality are meeting expectations
Provide guidance and leadership in applying to various funding mechanisms.
Develop complex grant budgets, implement subawards, assist in the development and implementation of material and data use agreements, maintain consultant and service contracts
Attend regular status meetings with principal investigators, to stay informed of relevant study developments and assist in overcoming obstacles as they arise
Maintain working knowledge of university financial systems and grant e-submission systems
Develop and maintain personal and team tools to facilitate timely completion of milestones
Assist in performing clinical study budget feasibility, sponsor negotiations, liaising with service centers, internal and external invoice reconciliation
Track federal grant expenditures and industry sponsored clinical trials revenues and expenses
Act as liaison between the Florida Regional Coordinating Center for the Stroke Net Trials and other departments/centers/institutes as necessary for grant and contract administration
Work closely with PI(s) and research support team in performing activities associated with pre-award submissions, grant setup and close-out (i.e., overseeing the payment of subrecipient invoices, carryover and no-cost extension requests, final financial reports, etc.)
Maintain databases of deliverables and reporting requirements for all active research projects, proposal-related documents/information (biosketches, major equipment, facilities, etc.)
Meet regularly with principal investigator(s), and protocol team leaders to review grants, data accuracy and overall project progress
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Minimum 3 years of relevant grants experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Demonstrates excellent critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Strong English verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as on a team.
Willing to work in a highly collaborative environment, on-site and remotely.
Strong quantitative skills and ability to prepare and interpret financial reports.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
A12
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